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Have you ever wondered how romantic love evolves? What the difference is between mature and immature love? What role sex plays in romantic love and whether love necessarily implies sexual exclusivity? And, most importantly, how can we make love last? Originally published in 1980, this updated edition of "Psychology of Romantic Love" explores the nature of romantic love on many levels - the philosophical, the historical, the sociological and the physiological. Nathaniel Branden explains why so many people say that romantic love is just not possible in today's world and - drawing on his experience with thousands of couples - finds that such love is still a possibility for anyone who understands its essence and is willing to accept its challenges. Branden sees it as a pathway not only to extraordinary joy, but also to profound self-discovery. His vision of love is thoroughly appropriate to our time and grounded in our humanness.
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Stories of passionate love relationships between men and women exist throughout our literature and are a treasured part of our cultural heritage. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Stories of passionate love relationships between men and women exist throughout our literature and are a treasured part of our cultural heritage. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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Format:Paperback
This book is not for the feint hearted, but if you are interested in the kind of romance that would inspire and keep you fully engaged, then this book could be for you.
I like this writers straight forward honest apporoach which requires a lot of responsbility and choice making.
the history of romance for me was fascinating and pushed a lot of buttons. I had not appreciated to what extent we are carrying the baggage of millenia, whether we are aware of it or not and this book is a very grown up book! That done and dusted, I think it is for the fun and impressiveness of romance for those who are daring enough to be themselves. good luck!
I like this writers straight forward honest apporoach which requires a lot of responsbility and choice making.
the history of romance for me was fascinating and pushed a lot of buttons. I had not appreciated to what extent we are carrying the baggage of millenia, whether we are aware of it or not and this book is a very grown up book! That done and dusted, I think it is for the fun and impressiveness of romance for those who are daring enough to be themselves. good luck!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Very great study on the nature of love and relationships.
2 Jan 1999
Format:Paperback
This is a great book about the nature of romantic love over the centuries. It puts the kind of love called romantic love into perspective with other kinds, and talks about what makes for a stable relationship. As a spouse of 27 years, I find it is very interesting to try to understand the nature of love and commitment. The fact that Branden is an authority on self-esteem also helps for this topic. I have read the book from the library, and now I am trying to find it to buy.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Distinguishes mature and immature romantic love in an understandable way
16 Sep 2006
Format:Paperback
I like this book because it draws clear distinctions between unhealthy romantic love and mature romantic love. In our culture, there tends to be a strong focus on romance and often what is presented in books, songs and the media is unrealistic and unattainable. This book presents a vision of mature, erotic love that embraces everyday realities and the maturing of love over time.
The content in this book is not heavy and it is readable by anyone. There is a lot of good food for thought and Nathaniel Branden writes in a simple straightforward style. He is also a therapist and this book goes beyond the pop culture type books on this subject that often have very little real substance.
The content in this book is not heavy and it is readable by anyone. There is a lot of good food for thought and Nathaniel Branden writes in a simple straightforward style. He is also a therapist and this book goes beyond the pop culture type books on this subject that often have very little real substance.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
romantic love
28 Dec 2002
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have always wondered if I really even understood what real love is. This book explained it all to me. It's history, how my self-esteem effects it, why selfishness is a normal and valid part of love, what characteristics help love to succeed, and what missing links cause it to remain unfulfilling. I'm going to make my children read this before they get married. Everyone needs to know this stuff.
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